BSB
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
AKJV
For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it.
CPDV
For as wisdom protects, so also does money protect. But learning and wisdom have this much more: that they grant life to one who possesses them.
ERV
For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
NHEB
For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
SMT
For in the shadow, wisdom; in the shadow, silver: and the excellence of knowledge is wisdom shall preserve alive those possessing it.